Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories. It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Marilyn Joan (Herschel) Feldwisch, 92, formerly of rural St. Marys, passed away at 7:53 a.m. on Friday November 6, 2020 at Otterbein - St. Marys. [More]
CELINA - City council members on Monday night passed legislation to appropriate COVID-19 funds to cover $376,892.15 in coronavirus-related personnel costs.
NEW BREMEN - Council members on Monday heard first reading of an ordinance allocating funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
ST. HENRY - Village council members hired three employees during Monday's meeting.
Council members approved hiring Grant Pottkotter and AJ Niekamp as public utilities operators. Pottkotter will be paid $17.50 per hour and Niekamp will be paid $16.50 per hour, mayor Steve Koesters said.
